This role requires the supervision of inmates in correctional facilities, including prisons and court cells throughout New South Wales.
Correctional Officers work within a supportive team environment where no two shifts are the same. Some of the vital tasks you can expect to perform include:
* Carrying out daily tasks and duties following legislation, policies and procedures to ensure the safety, well-being, security, and rehabilitation of inmates.
* Performing daily accountability routines including muster, head checks, ongoing observation of offenders.
* Conducting searches and other detection activities to find and remove contraband from the facility or court complex, and to monitor offenders, boosting security and safety for everyone.
* Managing inmates' requests for services or escalating them if needed.
* Supervising offender activities in their designated work, living, or approved zones, making sure everything runs in accordance with the principles of fairness, equity and efficient safe practice.
You will also be required to complete a comprehensive 12-week paid training course, which includes earning a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
This role offers a range of benefits, including:
* A comprehensive 12-week paid training course.
* Work Life Balance and Flexibility - Choose the hours and days that work best for you and easily fit your job around your other commitments.
* Earn a nationally recognized Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
* Explore exciting career development opportunities into specialized roles.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum age of 18 years old, a current driver's license, and be an Australia or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
The successful applicant will need to meet the medical standards to be a correctional officer and have a reasonable level of fitness.
No body art or modifications are allowed on the face, scalp, ears, neck, or hands.
To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter (max. 1 page) addressing why they are interested in the position and highlighting their relevant skills and experience, as well as an up-to-date resume (max. 2 pages).
Please note that you can only apply for a Correctional Officer role once in every 12 months, and we will withdraw your application if you have applied for a Correctional Officer (Casual or Ongoing) role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months, or if you are currently going through the recruitment process for another location or Correctional Officer role within a Correctional Centre.
We value diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
The closing date for applications is [insert date].
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